Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Representative
Devin Nunes (R-CA) today was appointed by the House Ways and Means Committee as
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade.

“It’s an honor to have been given this
responsibility at a time when expanding trade is one of the vital ways to
improve our sluggish economy,” said Rep. Nunes.

The Ways and Means Committee has jurisdiction
over taxes, international trade, Social Security, Medicare, and various welfare
programs, among other areas. The jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Trade
includes tariffs, import and export policies, customs, international trade
rules, and commodity agreements.

“During his tenure on the
Committee, Rep. Nunes has been a key player in developing economic policies
that help create more jobs in this country,” declared Ways and Means Committee
Chairman Dave Camp. “In his new role as Trade Subcommittee Chairman, his
expertise will be critical to creating new opportunities to sell American-made
goods and services around the globe while holding our competitors accountable.
I look forward to working closely with him to expand America’s share of the
global marketplace.”

Rep. Nunes identified progress toward a
U.S.-EU free trade agreement and the expansion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
as priorities for his tenure as Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee. “Boosting
U.S. participation in free and fair trade will benefit both the United States
and our trading partners,” he said. “It will open new opportunities to promote
economic growth for my constituents in California’s San Joaquin Valley, as well
as for the agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries throughout
America.”

Congressman Nunes, who represents parts
of Tulare and Fresno Counties, also serves on the House Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence. He was first elected to Congress in 2002.